The Enhanced Games: A Steroid-Allowed Alternative to the Olympics Under the bright lights of Las Vegas, the Enhanced Games have officially begun, marking a bold departure from traditional sports competitions. This event, which allows the use of performance-enhancing drugs, has sparked widespread debate about the future of athletic competition. Unlike the Olympics, where doping is strictly prohibited, the Enhanced Games embrace the use of legal substances like testosterone and human growth hormone, offering athletes the chance to break world records and win substantial prizes. The inaugural competition, held in a sprawling open-air arena, features athletes from track, weightlifting, and swimming, with a total prize pool of $25 million. World records in certain events come with a $1 million bonus, drawing attention from top athletes like US sprinter Fred Kerley. The event was founded in 2023 by entrepreneurs Aron D'Souza and Maximilian Martin, with backing from high-profile investors including billionaire Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. Despite its controversial nature, organizers argue that the Enhanced Games expose the reality of doping in sports, which they claim is already prevalent among many athletes. Health experts, however, warn of the dangers associated with anabolic steroids and growth hormones, which can lead to severe health risks such as strokes and cardiovascular damage. Critics, particularly within the Olympic movement, have condemned the event as a violation of the principles of fair play and athletic integrity. Athletes participating in the Enhanced Games have expressed mixed views on the controversy. US sprinter Fred Kerley, one of the event’s key figures, stated, “You don’t have to be pressured or use drugs in order to be the best.#peter_thiel #enhanced_games #aron_d_souza #maximilian_martin #fred_kerley
Tech Magnate Peter Thiel Strengthens Ties with Argentine President Milei in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires - Apr 23, 2026 - 11:36CEST Peter Thiel, the tech billionaire and founder of Palantir and PayPal, has intensified his engagement with Argentine President Javier Milei during his recent visit to the capital. Thiel, whose net worth exceeds $23 billion, has been in Buenos Aires for at least a week, participating in high-level meetings and public events. His scheduled private meeting with Milei on April 23 marks one of the president’s first activities after returning from an official trip to Israel. This encounter follows prior meetings in January 2024 at the Casa Rosada, May 2024 at the Milken Institute forum in Los Angeles, and another in Buenos Aires. Thiel’s activities in Argentina include dining with Santiago Caputo, Milei’s influential adviser, and meeting with Federico Sturzenegger, the minister of deregulation and state transformation. He also attended the River Plate versus Boca Juniors soccer derby at the Monumental Stadium, where River Plate secured a narrow victory. Local media reports indicate Thiel and his family are staying in a luxurious home in Barrio Parque, an area known for its embassy residences and mansions. Thiel’s recent public engagement includes a post on Palantir’s social media account summarizing the core ideas of his book The Technological Republic. The text critiques “the limits of soft power” and advocates for the development of artificial-intelligence weapons, arguing that nations must prioritize technological advancement over diplomatic discourse. It also claims that “the atomic age is ending” and that a new era of deterrence based on AI is imminent.#palantir #javier_milei #peter_thiel #river_plate #buenos_aires
Trumpy Billionaire Challenges Pope With Secret Antichrist Meetings Near Vatican Peter Thiel, the tech billionaire and self-described “small-o orthodox Christian,” has begun a series of secret religious meetings near the Vatican, sparking controversy among Catholics. The Palantir cofounder, known for his MAGA-aligned views, has brought his Antichrist lectures to Rome, where he has drawn criticism for his controversial rhetoric. Thiel’s talks, which began in San Francisco last fall, argue that a figure opposing Christ will soon emerge to establish a “totalitarian one-world government.” His recent comments have targeted Pope Leo XIV, whom he labeled a “woke American pope” during a previous lecture. Thiel’s Antichrist lectures have long focused on condemning policies he views as threats to traditional values, including environmental protections and tech regulations. During his San Francisco series, he referred to Gen Z activist Greta Thunberg as a “legionnaire of the Antichrist” and criticized progressive policies as part of a broader ideological battle. Now, he has expanded his message to the Catholic Church’s headquarters, reportedly partnering with Catholic universities in Rome to host his invite-only events. However, two institutions allegedly involved have denied any connection to the gatherings. The Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas stated it is not organizing the event, nor will it host it at its campus. The event’s organizers remain unclear, with reports suggesting it may involve the Vincenzo Gioberti Cultural Association, an Italian Christian political group, and the Cluny Institute at the Catholic University of America. While the cultural association confirmed its involvement, the Catholic University of America denied sponsoring the event.#pope_leo_xiv #peter_thiel #vatican #cluny_institute #vincenzo_gioberti_cultural_association
Thiel's Secretive Rome Conference Draws Church Attention Peter Thiel, the U.S. billionaire venture capitalist and early supporter of President Donald Trump, has held a series of closed-door lectures in Rome exploring the concept of the Antichrist, prompting scrutiny from Catholic commentators. The invitation-only conference, which runs until Wednesday, is not open to the press, and its venue has not been publicly disclosed. Organizers, as reported in the media, indicate that participants are drawn from academia, technology, and religious circles. Thiel, a co-founder of Palantir Technologies, an AI software company with strong ties to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, has increasingly focused on religious and philosophical ideas in recent years. Last year, he hosted a similar series of talks in San Francisco, discussing the possibility of an Antichrist emerging on the global stage. Thiel has expressed concerns that such a figure could establish a one-world government under the guise of addressing global crises like nuclear threats, AI development, or climate disasters. Thiel, 58, grew up in an Evangelical Christian family and has stated that Christianity shapes his worldview. His visit to Rome has drawn attention from the Roman Catholic Church, which, under Pope Leo, the first U.S. pontiff, has openly criticized some of Trump’s right-wing policies. Pope Leo has also warned about the dangers posed by AI. Catholic universities in Rome have denied press speculation that they might be hosting the event, and no meeting is scheduled between Thiel and Pope Leo, according to the pope’s official agenda. Catholic commentators have criticized Thiel’s views.#peter_thiel #pope_leo #roman_catholic_church #palantir_technologies #jd_vance
